Media Quiz 4

1. Man shot by Magnolia policeman dies in Little Rock hospital - 

    Michael Andre Greene, 53, died Wednesday, November 19, at UAMS in Little Rock after being shot by a Magnolia policeman. The altercation happened at 1:40 on Sunday November 9, where the policeman came in contact with Greene, where Greene later shot at the police officer. Greene has a criminal record dating back at least two decades. (Magnolia Reporter

2. Greenwood's Kane Archer flips pledge to Utah following visit - 

    Greenwood class of 2026, quarterback Kane Archer has committed to Utah after his official visit this past weekend. On Saturday, November 22, went public with his decision to decommit from UCF to Utah. Archer was Gatorade Player of the Year and is currently undefeated in high school playing time. (KARK News)

3. Wisconsin woman in 2014 "Slender Man" stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home - 

   The search for the missing woman Morgan Geyser (23), who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate in order to please the fictional character "slender man" ended November 23, when police found her sleeping outside a Illinois truck stop. The Madison Police Department said that Sunday Geyser, had cut off her electronic monitoring device and left her group home. The stabbing happened in 2014, where she was then sent to the physiatry institution to avoid jail time. (AP News)

4. Germany's Christmas Markets open with festive cheer and tight security - 

    In Berlin, the traditional Christmas markets are opening, with security being on high alert because of everyone thoughts on the two previous deadly attacks on Germany's Christmas markets. Vendors at these markets, opened with a service welcoming the public, and then will begin to sell various items including wool hats, shiny Christmas stars, and handmade candles.(AP News)

5.  Lane Kiffin Pursuit: New Details Emerge on near $100 Million offer from LSU - 

    The LSU administration is preparing almost $100 million offer for Kiffin, to present to his representatives. This is one of the richest contracts offers in college football history, as they are trying to lure Kiffin out of Oxford. The deal is believed to be for seven years, worth as much as $98 million.(Sports Illustrated)

6. Texas Equine Herpes Outbreak Puts Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma Horse Communities on Alert - 

    The agriculture departments of Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma are putting horse owners on alert following the outbreak of an easily spread, but preventable virus that can be deadly to equines. So far, there have been no outbreaks reported in Arkansas. To help prevent the spread of this disease, they are recommending to equines owners to keep their animals at home, until they learn more about the virus. All equine events following the next two weeks, have to follow strict guidelines in order to keep the safety and health of all equines. (TXK Today)

7. Robot breaks world record with 66- mile walk in China - 

    Chinese tech firm "Agi Bot" earned a Guinness World Record when its humanoid robot "A2", went for a 66 mile walk from Jiangsu Province to Shanghai. It took the robot 24 hours to complete; the path was straight allowing for the batteries of the robot to be changed while he completed the task. The robot even interacted with reporters at the end of its task stating he, "might need a new pair of shoes."(UPI News)

8. Jamaica's health status revealed after scary fall off Miss Universe stage sent her to ICU - 

    Miss Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, is on the mend after falling of the stage at Miss Universe. Although her condition hasn't been discussed, it has been open that she is on the mend from the fall. (New York Post)

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry falls off Miss Universe stage

9. Princess Diana's Revenge Dress, Is Brought Back to Life in New Wax Figure - 

    A new figure debuted of Princess Diana in her, "Revenge Dress", from when King Charles confessed to his affair. The new figure of the late Princess of Wales, at the Grevin Museum in Pairs. The museum says that there is "no coincidence" that the figure was revealed the month of the 30th anniversary of the interview following the confession of the affair. (Entertainment News)

10. Takeoff of China's flying taxis hits turbulence - 

    An oval shaped aircraft from flying taxi maker, Ehang Hovers, produced a mini helicopter with the same background as the "food drone" delivery services in China. Ehang hasn't launched commercial routes yet, but his Vice President says that he will begin with the mini helicopters being site-seeing devices, then will transfer them to flying taxi's. (AP News)

11. Man who rushed Ariana Grande at 'Wicked For Good' premiere is banned from Singapore - 

    Johnson Wen 26, was deported home to Australia after serving nine days in jail, now has been banned from re-entering Singapore. Wen at the premiere, broke through the barricade and ran towards Grande, briefly putting his arm around her before her co-star Cynthia Erivo and others intervened. (NBC News)

(Video of Johnson Wen charging Ariana Grande)

12. Virgina high school football coach goes missing during team's undefeated season - 

    Travis Turner 46, was last seen Thursday, November 20, Virgina State Police launch search with K-9 units and drones. This has casted a shadow on what was supposed to be a triumphant, undefeated season for Union High School football team who are currently 11-0. No additional details have been released about his disappearance, or whether foul play was involved. (Fox News)

13. TikTok Adds Option to Limit AI content in Feed - 

    TikTok is the latest social media platform to add an option to limit the amount of AI-generated content that appears in your feed. With the new slider, "manage your topics" tool that with enable users to indicate that they want less AI in their stream. This is also helping TikTok refine your overall experience. (Social Media Today)

14. MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy- 

    One of the most storied American philanthropists is teaming up with the biggest creator to instill young people with concern for what they are calling the worlds "most vulnerable" populations. They are tackling global problems, using the programs 112-year history. Dr. Rajiv Shah, the president of the Rockefeller foundation says that they have failed to capture the hearts of young people and bring in Mr. Beast he thinks will help them engage a younger population. (AP News)

15. Photos show Ghana's fantasy coffins as a stylish final rest - 

In Accra, Ghana fantasy coffins have always been a common among the Ga people but now are becoming a widespread practice offering a colorful alternative to simple wooden boxes for peoples final resting places. (AP News)